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G A Chester

G A Chester has a business perspective investing philosophy. He aims to identify businesses that are priced at a discount to their intrinsic value, whether on assets, growth prospects, or quality of their dividend streams. He began contributing to the Fool in 2010.

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Could the UKOG share price now be the bargain of the decade?

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G A Chester revisits his valuation of 'Gatwick Gusher' stock UK Oil & Gas plc.

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The Sirius Minerals (SXX) share price. Let’s put things in perspective

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G A Chester discusses the shifting risk-reward history of Sirius Minerals, and some of the lessons for investors.

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2 FTSE 250 investment trusts I’d buy and hold for 20 years

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These unfashionable, value-focused investment trusts could deliver superior returns in the coming decades, says G A Chester.

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Here’s how I’d invest £25 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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The stock market can transform relatively small sums into a substantial nest egg. Here's how one Fool would go about…

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Forget Tesla! I think the valuations of these FTSE stocks are also bonkers!

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G A Chester explains why he'd avoid these three London-listed stocks, including a popular FTSE 100 pick.

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The Kier share price has almost doubled in a month. Time to buy?

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G A Chester discusses the soaring Kier share price, and another stock showing distinct signs of revival.

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Is this 7% yield FTSE 250 stock too good to miss or too good to be true?

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G A Chester discusses a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock trading at just 8 times earnings with a 7% dividend yield.

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Is it game over for the BT share price and 10% dividend yield?

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Is BT a bargepole stock? Or could it be one of the best recovery bets in the market today?

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Could the GSK share price and dividend be sunk by debt?

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GlaxoSmithKline's debt has risen from less than £2bn to over £25bn. Is it still a top dividend pick?

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One FTSE 100 financial stock I’d buy and a FTSE 250 peer I’d sell

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Businesses in this niche of the financial sector have natural market-beating potential. G A Chester discusses two of them.

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This stock is up 900% since its IPO. Should you avoid it for these 3 reasons?

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Many investors are excited by this spectacular growth stock. Are there any reasons to steer clear?

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The next stock market crash is coming! Is your portfolio prepared?

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G A Chester discusses the risk of a market crash, and offers a tip on assessing the financial fitness of…

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No savings at 60? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks for a growing passive income

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These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks could meaningfully increase your retirement income, says G A Chester.

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Gold investing. I’d buy these stocks for 2020 and beyond

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Here are three strategic approaches for gaining exposure to gold, and seven stocks/financial instruments I'd buy to implement them.

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The Barratt share price is flying. Last chance to cash out?

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G A Chester argues now could be an opportune time to sell FTSE 100 housebuilders Barratt, Persimmon, and Taylor Wimpey.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a starter portfolio in 2020

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G A Chester discusses three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks with clear drivers for growth in the coming decades.

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3 Warren Buffett tips for better investing in 2020

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These timeless principles from the Sage of Omaha could help your stock picking and investment returns in 2020 and beyond.

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The NMC Health share price has crashed 50%! Here’s what I’d do now

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G A Chester reviews an extraordinary week for FTSE 100 company NMC Health, and gives his opinion on whether now…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I think will fly in 2020

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G A Chester explains why he believes these two unloved FTSE 100 stocks are capable of delivering high returns in…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for 2020 and hold forever

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G A Chester discusses three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks in the Warren Buffett mould, trading at discounts to their previous…

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Is it time to buy the Kier share price and this other big faller?

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G A Chester examines the investment case for Kier and fellow big faller Purplebricks.

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Why I’d still shun the Sirius Minerals share price at 3.6p

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G A Chester discusses the investment outlook for Sirius Minerals, as the clock ticks on its $600m financing deadline.

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The Aston Martin share price has skidded again. Here’s what I’d do

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G A Chester discusses the big share-price-shifting news from James Bond's favourite car maker Aston Martin, and roadside assistance firm…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy for 2020

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The records and prospects of these three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firms make them top dividend growth picks, argues G A…

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Why I’m avoiding these 3 FTSE 100 stocks in 2020

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G A Chester sees different issues with these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks, but valuations are the acid test.

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Fear a stock market crash? I’d buy these 2 stocks for 2020!

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G A Chester explains why he'd be happy to buy these two stocks for 2020, whatever the stock market has…

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Should you sell all your stocks and hold cash in 2020?

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Could 2020 be the year of the next stock market crash? And is it wise to move into cash?

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One big reason I’m avoiding these 10 stocks in 2020

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These 10 stocks have one thing in common, which has identified some big underperformers and complete capital wipe-outs in the…

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This FTSE 250 stock just rose 6.7% on a profit warning! Time to buy?

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What's behind the jump in the share price of this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock as it issues a profit warning?…

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How my ‘best shares to buy’ tips fared in 2019

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G A Chester discusses the themes, lessons, and performances of his best ideas of 2019.

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This is one of the FTSE 100’s worst performers. Would I buy it for my ISA?

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G A Chester discusses the prospects of a FTSE 100 underperformer rocketing to recovery, and a small-cap peer delivering high…

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2 more FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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G A Chester discusses the current 'dip-buy' opportunity at another two top-quality FTSE 100 businesses.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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G A Chester discusses the current 'buy-on-the-dip' opportunity to pick up shares in two of the FTSE 100's premier blue-chip…

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Forget tonight’s £25m Lotto jackpot! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks

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G A Chester looks at the attractions of dividends, and three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that pay £6b between them.

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Don’t waste your money on penny stocks! I’d invest in the FTSE 100

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G A Chester recounts his experience of moving from the betting ring to penny stocks to the FTSE 100.

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Forget buy-to-let! I like these FTSE property stocks yielding 5.5% and 11.7%

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G A Chester highlights two high-yield property stocks that are also trading at big discounts to the value of their…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock owned by Terry Smith and Nick Train a screaming buy?

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G A Chester looks at the valuation and prospects of a popular FTSE 100 'Warren Buffett-style' stock.

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3 reasons why FTSE 100 housebuilders’ shares could crash in 2020

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G A Chester explains why 2020 could be a disastrous year for FTSE 100 housebuilder stocks Barratt, Persimmon and Taylor…

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Will the Royal Mail share price ever get back to its 330p IPO price?

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Royal Mail shares are trading 30% below their 2013 IPO price and over 60% below their all-time high of last…

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The Sainsbury’s share price has fallen 33% in a year. Time to buy?

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After 30 years of hurt for investors, could Sainsbury's sorry performance be about to reverse?

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